Hooters and Japanese 'maid café' rows were nothing compared to controversial 1980s Manchester restaurant
Recent controversies surrounding a Hooters restaurant and a Japanese 'maid café' pale when compared to one 1980s Manchester eatery.
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France’s Teddy Riner extends record with 11th world title in judo
France’s Teddy Riner earned a record-extending 11th world title in judo in his first world championships appearance since 2017.
Hometown favourite Scottie Scheffler leads as Seamus Power makes move
A second straight round of 64 vaulted hometown favourite Scottie Scheffler into the lead at the AT&T Byron Nelson on Friday in McKinney, Texas while Seamus Power made a move up the leaderboard.
Tunbridge Wells’ Will Bayley wins class 7 gold at Slovenia Open with class 8 bronze for Minster’s Ross Wilson
Tunbridge Wells’ Will Bayley started his Paralympic qualification year in style by retaining his men’s class 7 singles title at the Slovenia Open.
A week of turmoil in Pakistan: Breaking down the Imran Khan case
Elsewhere, India's farmers have joined some of the country's top wrestlers in protests, demanding action against a powerful politician. Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh is accused of sexually harassing female athletes. The case has shone a light on a culture of sexual abuse, inequality and impunity in Indian sports.
French Champion Hurdle next on the agenda for Hewick
Hewick will head to the French Champion Hurdle at Auteuil next Saturday with John 'Shark' Hanlon keen for his chasing star to continue his globetrotting exploits.
Joy Drop: WNBA game a great gift for women's sports on Mother's Day weekend
Happy Mother's Day weekend to everyone celebrating! My eldest son's birthday is today and although he is travelling through Japan with friends at the moment, I am always emotional about his birthday. He was born just before Mother's Day 23 years ago, the first time I became a Mama.
Sei Young Kim shoots 66 to grab Founders Cup lead
Sei Young Kim of South Korea is the first-round leader at the Cognizant Founders Cup after shooting a bogey-free, 6-under 66 on Thursday at Upper Montclair Country Club in Clifton, NJ.